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5 Events in Black History You Never Learned in School
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Most students in the U.S. aren't taught about important people and events in Black history. Here are five that you probably never learned in school.
Ridiculous History: The Great Stink of London
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The Great Stink of London occurred during the summer of 1858. Read more about this foul-smelling episode in Ridiculous History from HowStuffWorks Now.
7 Most Evil Women In History
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It is generally assumed that most - if not all - serial killers are men; however, that isn't the least bit true. We have a list of women who are just as bad, if not worse, than many of the most famous male serial killers. We're not entirely sure what caused these ladies to go [...] The post 7 Most Evil Women In History appeared first on Goliath.
10 Most Deceptive PR Campaigns in History
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Diamonds are rare? Not really. They became an engagement ring staple, thanks to a clever, if deceptive, public relations campaign.
A Quick and Dirty History of Spring Break
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How did spring break become a booze-fueled rite of passage for American college students? Can we blame this one on the ancient Greeks?
10 Most Popular Computers in History
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Do you remember your first computer? These 10 models gave many of us our first glimpse at the digital world. See if your favorite made the cut.
Ridiculous History: 5 of NASA's Greatest Pranks
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NASA likes to have a lot of fun, too. Find out what ridiculous pranks they've pulled through the years at HowStuffWorks.
12 Odd Beauty Products Throughout History
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Beauty products weren't always so beautiful -- the ingredients are pretty funky. You may be surprised to know what's in that lipstick.
Ridiculous History: When Benjamin Franklin Remade the Alphabet
Not content with declaring independence from British rule, Ben Franklin wanted to declare independence from the alphabet, too.
Ridiculous History: What's for Dinner? Meat Jell-O
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Aspics and gelatin salads used to be more common foods on Western menus, but they have largely vanished from the table. Could savory gelatin make a comeback?